October 2010: The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare

Your thoughts

What were your feelings/thoughts while reading this novel?

Choices

In your opinion, did Kit make the right choice in coming to Wethersfield? What might you have done in her place?

themes

What do you think the main themes of this book are?

Sorry

Who do you feel the most sorry for in this novel and why?

Right or wrong?

In her attempt to help both Prudence and Hannah, Kit sometimes disobeys community and family rules. Was that the right thing to do?

Kit and Nat

When did you first suspect there might be something between Nat and Kit? How did Speare craft things so this relationship made sense?

Loyalty

As Kit adjusts to life in her new community, she must often ask herself whom must I be loyal to? How does that parallel our lives in this country today?

Prejudice

In the end, Matthew shows himself to be a law-abiding citizen, even though he is prejudiced against those with different ideas. Do you think it is possible for a good and decent person to have prejudices?